Tunisia visas

Who needs a visa to Tunisia?

Passengers having a residency permit granted by a member state of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) may acquire a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 15 days. Passengers must have a valid residency permit that is valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival, as well as a prepaid hotel reservation confirmation and sufficient finances to cover the duration of their stay.

Entry into Tunisia

Passengers older than 18 who are fully vaccinated must present a valid vaccination certificate. Passengers over the age of 18 who are not fully vaccinated must present evidence of an RT-PCR test or antigen test administered 48 or 24 hours prior to travel. The test result must include the date of administration and a QR code for verification purposes. Under-18-year-olds are not required to present proof of vaccination or a negative test result.

At Tunisia's entry points, additional health checks, including testing upon arrival, are required. If you test positive upon arrival, you will be required to self-isolate for 5 days, which may be extended by an additional 2 days if your symptoms persist. Citizens of Ireland who intend to travel to Tunisia should regularly monitor developments and consult the latest travel advice prior to departure. If you are in Tunisia and are concerned that you may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to a person who tested positive for COVID-19, you should immediately contact the emergency medical service of the Tunisian Ministry of Health: SAMU – Tel.: 190.

Requirements to apply for a Tunisia Visa

You will need the following:

• Visa Application Form duly filled and signed.
• Valid Passport ( at least 6 months Valid).
• A copy of the Passport First Page.
• One Recent Photo.
• A copy of Permanent Resident Card or Proof of legal Status in the USA.
• Official Business Invitation Letter from the host in Tunisia.
• Visa Fees ( Money Order).

Appointment Waiting Times

The waiting times for an appointment for a Tunisia visa depend on your country of residence and the time of year in which you apply.

Who Can Visit Tunisia Without a Visa?

The following Countries do not require a visa when entering Tunisia:

• European Union All European Union citizens (except Cyprus)
• Algeria
• Andorra
• Angola
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Australia
• Bahrain
• Barbados
• Benin
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Brazil
• Brunei
• Burkina Faso
• Canada
• Cape Verde
• Chile
• China
• Comoros
• Costa Rica
• Cote d'Ivoire
• Equatorial Guinea
• Fiji
• Gabon
• The Gambia
• Guinea
• Guinea Bissau
• Hong Kong
• Honduras
• Iceland
• India
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kiribati
• South Korea
• Kuwait
• Libya
• Liechtenstein
• Malaysia
• Maldives
• Mali
• Mauritania
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Montenegro
• Morocco
• Namibia
• New Zealand
• Niger
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Oman
• Qatar
• Russia
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• San Marino
• Saudi Arabia
• Senegal
• Serbia
• Seychelles
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Switzerland
• Turkey
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Vatican City

What To Do If Your Tunisia Visa is Refused?

You have the right to contest this verdict. The consulate of the Member State that decided to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Tunisia visa and the reasons for the denial. You should review the appeal process on the Tunisian government website.